Station Gallery Poetry Night

Words to fill your soul, surrounded by art

For one night only, on Wednesday, May 15, Station Gallery in Whitby, ON, presents Poetry Night, hosted by poet, writer and Durham Region Branch Manager for The Ontario Poetry Society Lisa Reynolds. Featured poets include (in alphabetical order) Clara Blackwood, Domenico Capilongo, Simon Constam, Josie Di Sciascio Andrews, Michael Fraser, Patrick Meade, Lisa Reynolds and Elana Wolff.

Held at Station Gallery – a historic former Whitby train station turned art gallery and creative hub – and organized by Poetry Night team founding members Lisa Reynolds and Patrick Meade, and Station Gallery Curator Olex Wlasenko – this is an all-ages event, with the featured poets reading from their work.

During intermission there will be free refreshments, including coffee from a local Starbucks, and sweet treats courtesy of an anonymous benefactor. Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with and purchase books directly from featured poets. There will also be a raffle for poetry and fiction/non-fiction books, donated by poet friends and The Ontario Poetry Society. Tickets for the raffle are $5 each or 3 for $10. All proceeds from the raffle are donated to Youth Programs at Station Gallery.

Station Gallery Poetry Night sponsors: League of Canadian Poets, The Ontario Poetry Society, The Writers’ Union of Canada and the local Starbucks at 25 Consumers Drive in Whitby.

About Station Gallery

Station Gallery is a community creative hub and registered charity located in Whitby, Ontario (Durham Region) – a former train station converted into an art gallery and arts event space, featuring art exhibitions from emerging, mid-career and established artists. It brings art and culture to kids, youth, adults and families of all ages and abilities through programs, classes and workshops, performances and special events. Station Gallery is the winner of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce Not for Profit Organization of the Year 2023 (Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards).

Poster for Station Gallery Poetry Night. 1450 Henry Street, Whitby, with white lettering against a black background. Readers Clara Blackwood, Domenico Capilongo, Simon Constam, Josie Di Sciascio Andrews, Michael Fraser, Patrick Meade, Lisa Reynolds, Elana Wolff. Wednesday, May 15, 2025. 7 PM - 9 PM. There's a capsule-shaped studio microphone to the right of the text.

(Photo credits: Station Gallery / Lisa Reynolds.)

Event details

Hosted by: Station Gallery

Type of event: poetry reading

Event host: Lisa Reynolds

Featured poets: Clara Blackwood, Domenico Capilongo, Simon Constam, Josie Di Sciascio Andrews, Michael Fraser, Patrick Meade, Lisa Reynolds & Elana Wolff

Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Start time: 7:00 PM ET

Duration: 2 hours (including intermission)

Cost: Free event. Registration is required; available for both in-person and virtual attendance (see booking links below).

Location: Station Gallery, 1450 Henry Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 0A8

Booking links:

- In-person booking link: Register to reserve your in-person spot here.
- Virtual (Zoom) booking link: Register to reserve your virtual spot here.

Contact Details: Station Gallery, 1450 Henry St., Whitby, ON, L1N 0A8, Canada; 905-668-4185; art@stationgallery.ca, stationgallery.ca

Content warning: Some poems may contain adult content.

Accessibility: The Gallery is accessible and has a parking lot just outside the front door. It is walking distance from Whitby GO Station. Details here.